New COVID vaccines: Everything you need to know
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New COVID vaccines: Everything you need to know

Skippack pharmacy owner Dr. Mayank Amin discusses the new COVID-19 and flu vaccines for the upcoming flu season.

Skippack pharmacy owner Dr. Mayank Amin discusses the new COVID-19 and flu vaccines for the upcoming flu season.

Philadelphia reports first case of COVID-19 omicron variant
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Philadelphia reports first case of COVID-19 omicron variant

The first case of the COVID-19 omicron variant has been confirmed in Philadelphia, according to the health department.

The first case of the COVID-19 omicron variant has been confirmed in Philadelphia, according to the health department.

Dr. Mike talks about Colin Powell and his battle with blood cancer
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Dr. Mike talks about Colin Powell and his battle with blood cancer

Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about how Colin Powell's battle with blood cancer put him at higher risk for COVID, despite being vaccinated

Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about how Colin Powell's battle with blood cancer put him at higher risk for COVID, despite being vaccinated

Moderna COVID-19 boosters: FDA panel endorses lower-dose shots for seniors, high risk
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Moderna COVID-19 boosters: FDA panel endorses lower-dose shots for seniors, high risk

A panel of independent advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unanimously voted to endorse lower-dose booster shots of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for seniors and other high-risk groups.

A panel of independent advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unanimously voted to endorse lower-dose booster shots of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for seniors and other high-risk groups.

Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
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Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11

Pfizer and BioNTech on Thursday announced that they have formally submitted a request to U.S. regulators for emergency approval of their COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

Pfizer and BioNTech on Thursday announced that they have formally submitted a request to U.S. regulators for emergency approval of their COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

CDC panel OKs Pfizer booster for 65 and older, others at high risk
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CDC panel OKs Pfizer booster for 65 and older, others at high risk

An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention granted its final approval on Thursday for offering booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to Americans ages 65 and up and others at high risk for severe disease, clearing the way for the extra shots to begin.

An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention granted its final approval on Thursday for offering booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to Americans ages 65 and up and others at high risk for severe disease, clearing the way for the extra shots to begin.

Health department urges School District of Philadelphia to ramp up testing
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Health department urges School District of Philadelphia to ramp up testing

The health department is taking new action on testing for COVID in schools as well as announcing new guidelines for when a school needs to close

The health department is taking new action on testing for COVID in schools as well as announcing new guidelines for when a school needs to close

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.

Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.

Uncertainty lingers a week after Philadelphia schools open
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Uncertainty lingers a week after Philadelphia schools open

One middle school teacher and parent of a toddler says she’s thrilled to be back among her students in-person but admits it’s been quite an adjustment.

One middle school teacher and parent of a toddler says she’s thrilled to be back among her students in-person but admits it’s been quite an adjustment.

Local school district's COVID policy raises questions
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Local school district's COVID policy raises questions

One school district says parents don’t have to tell the school if someone in their household has COVID, according to a letter obtained by FOX 29.

One school district says parents don’t have to tell the school if someone in their household has COVID, according to a letter obtained by FOX 29.

FEMA's mass vaccination site now open at Philadelphia Convention Center
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FEMA's mass vaccination site now open at Philadelphia Convention Center

FOX 29's Jeff Cole takes a closer look at the first day of operations at the FEMA mass vaccination site at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City.

FOX 29's Jeff Cole takes a closer look at the first day of operations at the FEMA mass vaccination site at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City.